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Inspire 2018 Introduction

In this course you will have the opportunity to learn about the Inspire 2018 interface along with tools and workflows contained within Inspire. Modules contained within the course provide detailed descriptions of the tools and workflows within Inspire. You will also have the opportunity to watch and perform hands on exercises within each module.
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eLearning

HyperWorks for Aerospace Applications v2017

The HyperWorks for Aerospace self-paced course covers the critical processes used in the creation of FEA models in the Aerospace industry. This course contains 12 modules covering aspects from model setup to post processing. Each module contains background information on the tools used and practical exercises with recorded demonstrations to help you get familiar with the tools and processes.
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eLearning

HyperMesh Quickstart v2017

The purpose of this self paced course is to introduce HyperMesh to new users of the software. Most sections will use the See It, Try It, Do It methodology to cover the concepts. See It allows you to watch a video demonstration of the exercise covered in the section. Try It allows you to go through an interactive video which will guide you through performing the exercise. Do It consists of a written exercise and model that can be opened in HyperMesh which allows you to perform the exercise on your own. Some sections will also contain interactive guides to provide a detailed description of the different options contained within a panel or browser.
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eLearning

Introduction to OptiStruct for Structural Optimization

The purpose of this self paced course is to cover the basics of OptiStruct Optimization. The course contains modules introducing the basic optimization types and giving an over of each. Many exercises are available in the modules that use the See It, Try It methodology. See It allows you to watch a video demonstration of the exercise covered in the section, while Try It gives you a pdf and model to try it in the software on your own.
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eLearning

Introduction to OptiStruct for Linear Analysis

The purpose of this self paced course is to cover the basic topics for OptiStruct Linear Analysis. The Setup sections will use the See It, Try It, Do It methodology to cover the concepts. See It allows you to watch a video demonstration of the exercise covered in the section.
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eLearning

Evolve Introduction v2016

This course contains a set of modules to help familiarize you with basics of using Evolve. We will cover an overview of the Evolve interface and working environment, creation of curves, creation of surfaces, transforming and editing surfaces, creating and editing PolyNURBS, and an overview of rendering models.
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eLearning

Inspire 2017 Introduction

In this course you will get an overview of the tools available within Inspire 2017, including the new Motion Analysis tools. We will cover all aspects from Optimization to Finite Element Analysis right through geometry tools to help redesign and simplify parts.
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eLearning

SimLab Basic Training V14

The purpose of this self paced course is to provide an introduction to SimLab. The course contains information on the tools available in SimLab and provides exercises to provide you with practice in using SimLab. Models can be downloaded from within the module to practice the exercises on your own. The menu in the course (on the left) can be used to jump to a specific module.
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eLearning

OptiStruct Lessons Learned from a Cambered Structure with Welds made Post-Decambering using Modchg

Problem Description
- A pre-cambered trailer is loaded to nearly flat under 1g down by a permanent payload (large steel transformer oil reservoir box).
- As the payload is loaded, the trailer is 'de-cambered." They payload is then welded in place to the trailer.
- Other operational load cases are applied as the subsequent load cases to the de-cambering load. Topology optimization is conducted with responses from both de-cambering load case and subsequent load cases.
- All subsequent analysis must take into account the de-cambering held in place by the welds. The de-camber is a "large displacement" formulation and the loading happens via sliding contact with the payload box.

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HyperWorks for Aerospace Applications v13

The HyperWorks for Aerospace self paced course covers the critical processes used in the creation of FEA models in the Aerospace industry. This course contains 12 modules covering aspects from model setup to post processing. Each module contains background information on the tools used and practical exercises with recorded demonstrations to help you get familiar with the tools and processes.
Note: This course requires a Connect login to view.

eLearning

Evolve Introduction v2015

This course contains a set of modules to help familiarize you with basics of using Evolve. We will cover an overview of the Evolve interface and working environment, creation of curves, creation of surfaces, transforming and editing surfaces, creating and editing PolyNURBS, and an overview of rendering models.
Note: This course requires a Connect login to view.

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Risks of Using CBAR Elements

In FE analysis, the aerospace industry continues to make common use of 1D bending elements such as CBAR and
CBEAM elements. In particular, aerospace FE analysts use CBAR elements extensively in global loads models. However, the CBAR element has deficiencies compared to its more modern replacement, the CBEAM element. Some FEA
software providers recommend CBEAM over CBAR for many important use cases.